The Hippie Era: How 60s Drugs Use Shaped Modern Trends
The hippie era in the 60s was a time when young adults were protesting –…
Performance Enhancing Drugs: Better, Faster, Stronger?
The drive to be better, faster, and stronger is insatiable for many professional athletes and…
Life’s Top 27 Stressors: Coping Without Drugs Or Alcohol
Stress: the bane of life. Richard S. Lazarus puts it concisely: stress is what we...
Traversing The Socioeconomics Of Addiction
Many forms of addiction start as a means to escape the psychological and socioeconomic costs...
Exploring The Connection Between ADHD And Addiction
Scott’s life did not truly begin to spiral out of control until he finally started...
Talking To Children About Addiction And Mental Illness
Overview The relationship between mental illness and addiction to drugs and alcohol is a complex...
What Are Safe Injection Sites, And Do They Work?
Safe injection sites are increasingly used in the fight against the opioid crisis. By giving people a safe place to use drugs, we can prevent overdose deaths, and reach out to people who need help.
When Marijuana Becomes Medicine: Are Its Users At Risk Of Becoming Addicted?
Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly accepted as a tool for relieving pain and some medical conditions. But medical marijuana use still comes with its risks.
Getting High is A Many Splendoured Thing: The Dangers of Polysubstance Abuse
There is a hospital in Brooklyn, New York City, where history was made in taking...
How To Support An Addicted Loved One Without Enabling Them
Most of us are instinctively driven to help loved ones who have fallen on tough times. But sometimes, our efforts to help loved ones with addictions can be harmful.
Cannabis Poisoning: The Scourge of Excessive Weed Use
Cannabis is the second most abused substance globally, although some countries have legalized it to various extents. Cannabis poisoning can cause serious short term and long term harm in people of all ages.
The Dangers of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a stimulant that generates a feeling of euphoria, while adversely affecting blood pressure, cardiac functioning, cardiac functioning, mental health and relationships.
Drug Use and Abuse In Canada
Drug abuse has been a growing problem all around the world, even in Canada. The...
This teen died in Ottawa as a result of the Opioid crisis
Chloe Kotval (Image courtesy: Neville Kotval to the CBC) With the Valentine’s Day death of...
Signs of Drug Addiction You Can Detect Instantly
The signs of drug addiction aren't as obvious as most people think; millions of people...
Is Recovery from Drug Addiction Possible?
You know you have a problem and want to stop. But you keeping asking yourself,...
